Smitten Kitchen

Proof that even the smallest NYC kitchens can turn out gourmet meals. Deb Perelman promises that her recipes are created for food-lovers with real lives, so the directions are simple and rarely require exotic ingredients. Go ahead and experiment with dishes like avocado cup salads and spinach and smashed egg toast without breaking the bank — or a sweat.

Dinner: A Love Story

Got kids? You need this blog. Seriously. Jenny Rosenstrach's family-friendly site is all about making dinnertime something everyone actually looks forward to. (And actually eats at, as well.) The recipes are a combination of classic no-brainers, like perfectly ripe tomato sandwiches, and out-of-the-box-but-easy dishes like zucchini french fries.

Green Kitchen Stories

Their tagline explains the important details: "Healthy Vegetarian Recipes by David, Luise, and Elsa," a.k.a. a seriously adorable Swedish family who create organic, colorful, drop dead breath-taking meals. Sure, it all seems a bit too perfect — but getting caught up in the beauty of their food and life is all part of the fun.

Love and Lemons

Don't mess with vegetables — at least, that seems to be the main message behind this bright Texas-based blog. Jeanine Donofrio creates the kind of cozy and creative recipes (think quinoa quesadillas and pear pizza with fried sage) that make cooking at home an event, rather than a chore.

Sassy Radish

In the mouthwatering world of food media, it's hard to compete with the pros. Case and point: Olga Massov's Sassy Radish, which she describes as "unfussy food done right." Don't be intimidated by the fact that she writes cookbooks for a living — it only means that each one of her captivating photos is accompanied by a recipe that's actually easy to follow.

Cannelle et Vanille

Aran Goyaga doesn't do gluten — but that doesn't stop her from turning out complete (and completely beautiful) meals for her young family. The recipes range from the simple (like an egg fried in olive oil) to the slightly obscure (where exactly would one find gooseberries ?), but the images alone are enough to motivate your next culinary experiment.

Food52

This site isn't a blog — it's a community. Amanda Hesser and Merril Stubbs created this ever-growing hub for recipe swapping, debates, and even a few one-off kitchen items. Bonus: Users who are in a cooking jam can ask questions and receive real time answers. (Which means burnt beef and soggy pasta may be a problem of your past).

Love Comma Cake

Prepare to fall down the rabbit hole of scrolling (and want to take a bite out of your screen) while perusing the dazzling desserts on this newish site. The good news: Many of them are 100% gluten free — not that you'd ever be able to tell.